Nanometrics to Announce Q4 & FY 2004 Financial Results and Hold Confer

    Business Editors

    MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2005--Nanometrics, Inc. (Nasdaq:NANO), a leading supplier of advanced integrated and standalone metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry, will announce its Q4 & FY 2004 financial results on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). A conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. (ET).
    To participate in Nanometrics' Q4 & FY 2004 financial results conference call:

Dial-In Number: (800) 561-2731 / (617) 614-3528 (Int'l) Passcode: 86564513

    A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed at www.nanometrics.com
    If you are unable to participate during the live conference call, a webcast recording will be made available on Nanometrics' website at www.nanometrics.com.

    About Nanometrics:

    Nanometrics is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-performance process control metrology systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors, integrated circuits and flat panel displays. Nanometrics metrology systems measure various thin film properties, critical circuit dimensions and layer-to-layer circuit alignment (overlay) during various steps of the manufacturing process, enabling semiconductor and IC manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower manufacturing costs. The Company maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, CA, with sales and service offices worldwide. Nanometrics is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol NANO. The Company's website is http://www.nanometrics.com.

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CONTACT: Nanometrics Paul Nolan, 408-435-9600

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